Katie O'Loughlin, Author at Feeding New York State

Feeding New York State Statement on the 2024 Election

Feeding New York State's Statement on the 2024 Election

Read Now Feeding New York State, the state association of New York’s 10 Feeding America food banks, would like to announce that we remain committed to building a society in which healthy food is guaranteed to all as a basic human right. We acknowledge that this election may significantly affect public policy at the federal level. We’d like to congratulate all New York representatives—state, local, and federal— who’ve been entrusted by voters to govern in the public interest.

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November 22, 2024

Asks Build State

Tackling the Root Causes of Hunger and Poverty

Beyond food and nutrition policy, we recognize the need to tackle the root causes of hunger and poverty. Feeding New York State is proud to support: Housing Access Voucher Program…

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November 18, 2024

Asks Fund State

Fully fund the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) at $5.624M

NOEP is the state’s flagship program to ensure all who are eligible receive 100% federally-funded SNAP benefits. NOEP’s network of skilled community-based organizations conduct SNAP outreach and provide free and…

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November 18, 2024

Asks Fund State

Fully fund both HPNAP and Nourish NY at $75M Each

According to research from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), food insecurity rates have risen in each of the last two years. Food banks, food pantries, and community-based organizations…

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November 18, 2024

Asks Fund State

Extend SNAP to New Yorkers excluded on the basis of their immigration status

Roughly 1 million New Yorkers are currently excluded from SNAP solely on the basis of their immigration status. Additionally, green card holders, battered non-citizens, and conditional entrants, are subjected to…

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November 18, 2024

Asks Fund State

Guarantee that all New Yorkers who participate in SNAP receive at least $100 per month (A.1318/S.665)

SNAP is the nation’s most impactful anti-hunger program, providing ~3 million New Yorkers with vital food assistance. However, some participants receive as little as $23 per month—which amounts to less…

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November 18, 2024

Asks Fund State

Guarantee Healthy School Meals for All New York children (A.282/S.594)

Despite recent state investments to expand no- cost school meals, approximately 280,000 students are still excluded. We urge state leaders to close the gap for the schools and students left…

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November 18, 2024

Newsletter

P2P Fall 2024

Issue 10: Fall 2024 DOWNLOAD

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November 4, 2024

News

Spectrum 1: National Siena College poll shows bipartisan support for federal nutrition programs

Spectrum News 1: National Siena College poll shows bipartisan support for federal nutrition programs

Watch Now BY Susan Arbetter PUBLISHED August 5, 2024 A new Siena College Research Institute poll, in partnership with Feeding New York State, indicates strong support for a package of legislative and Farm Bill proposals active in Congress. Feeding New York State Executive Director Dan Egan joins Susan Arbetter for the discussion.